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Spr ing & Summer 2014 Volume 90, Issue 1

THE PURDUEPHARMACIST

Faculty Awards

Student Scholarships

Pacesetter Endowment for Pharmacy

The Chaneys

Preceptor Awards

Building Renovations

Recently, a student ambassador who was giving a campus tour to prospective students and parents stopped in front of our building, pointed to it and an-nounced, “This is the College of Pharmacy, which was recently ranked number one in the country.” I resisted the inclination to correct her and say, “No, that is just a building. The College is really the students, staff, faculty, and alumni who make up the College.” I mean that with all sincerity. It is our people that make us who we are. I and others often refer to our collective being as the Purdue Pharmacy Family. Like any family, we journey together through many life experiences. Some of the most important moments in any family are those that celebrate special accomplishments. In this issue of The Purdue Pharmacist, you will get a glimpse of two very special celebrations that occur each year. The first is the induction of a group of Distinguished Alumni. Celebrating their achievements reminds us of the impact we can have by laying a strong foundation for our students—who then go on to do great things. The second is our graduation celebration for the Class of 2014. Fewer experiences can top the joy of this marvelous academic accomplishment. Families also have those times when one or more members step up to help other members of the family in need. We profile two couples in this issue who have stepped up to help other members of the Purdue Pharmacy Family through their generous giving. These two couples, Jeannie & Jim Chaney and Chris & Theresa Dimos, are wonderful examples of the incredible generosity of our alumni. They are truly reaching back to help a generation of students coming behind them. A family also takes time to reflect…to discuss among itself why they do what they do. Herein you will read from three of our preceptors their thoughts on serving as a preceptor for our students. Without the help of individuals like these, our program could not function. Sadly, a family must also at times gather together to face the reality of loss. We have recently lost three members of the faculty in our family, to whom we pay tribute in this issue. They were taken from us too soon, but their impact continues. We hope this issue of The Purdue Pharmacist helps you feel more connected to the family that is our College. We may be housed in buildings, but it is the lives we represent that really count.

Hail Purdue!

CRAIG K. SVENSSON, Dean

THE PURDUE PHARMACIST Volume 90, Issue 1 (Spring & Summer 2014)

ADMINISTRATIONCraig K. SvenssonDean, College of Pharmacy

Eric L. BarkerAssociate Dean for Research

Tonglei LiAssociate Dean for Graduate Programs

Holly L. MasonSenior Associate Dean

Brian M. SheplerAssistant Dean for Experiential Education

DEPARTMENT HEADSJames E. TisdaleInterim HeadPharmacy Practice

Richard F. BorchMedicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology

Elizabeth M. ToppIndustrial and Physical Pharmacy

ADVANCEMENT OFFICEAmy K. ChandlerWriter/Editor, Pharmacy Alumni [email protected]

Angela R. DavisManager of Stewardship & Donor Relations

John A. DinkensDirector of Advancement

Dana NearyManager of Alumni Relations & Special Events

College of PharmacyPurdue UniversityHeine Pharmacy Building, Room 104575 Stadium Mall DriveWest Lafayette, IN 47907-2091(765) 494-1361(765) 494-7800 Faxwww.pharmacy.purdue.edu

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F R O M T H E D E A N

2The Chaneys Make a

$1 Million Gift

4Distinguished Alumni

6Giving Back:

Chris & Theresa Dimos (both BS 1988)

8

Dean’s Pharmacy Executive Forum

10

Purdue Kenya Program Celebrates 10 Years

16 Preceptor

Perceptions

21 The Purdue Pharmacist

Celebrates 90 Years!

22The Newly Renovated

Purdue University Pharmacy

24 11th Annual

Garnet E. Peck Symposium

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5 Nuclear Pharmacy Alum - John Zehner

9 Fall 2014 Admission Statistics

15 2013 Varro E. Tyler Distinguished Lectureship -Dr. Philip Portoghese

15 Pharmacy Days

18 18th Annual BoileRx Golf Classic

19Donor Recognition Brunch

20 News From Continuing Education and Professional Development

25 News from the Center for Medication Safety Advancement

26 Faculty & Staff News

30 Alumni, Staff & Student Activities

32 Class Notes

Commencement Celebrations

2014

Leigh Moffet (R) enjoys the Graduation Banquet with her sister

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This press release appeared in Purdue News on February 19, 2014, at www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2014/Q1/purdue-alumna,-husband-give-gift-to-create-scholarships,-support-college-of-pharmacy.html.

A Purdue University alumna and her husband have given $1 million to create the Pacesetter Endowment for Pharmacy to establish scholarships and support future construction or renovation. JeanAnne “Jeannie” D. Chaney, who earned her bach-elor’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences from Purdue in 1961, and her husband, James B. Chaney, made the do-nation through the Chaney Family Foundation. “This endowment will help pharmacy students achieve their academic and career goals through both direct fi-nancial support of scholarships and enhanced facilities,” Purdue President Mitch Daniels said. “The Chaneys are longtime supporters of Purdue who have given gener-ously through both service and gifts. Purdue’s pharmacy program is one of the top in the nation, and patronage like that of the Chaneys makes possible programs and stu-dent support that are key to earning such distinction.” The Pacesetter Endowment for Pharmacy will provide scholarships for undergraduate or professional students enrolled in the College of Pharmacy. The College plans to award the first scholarship in 2015 and is developing its criteria. The endowment also will support construction of a new building for the College or the renovation and ex-pansion of existing structures. The Chaneys hope others will add to the Pacesetter Endowment or create their own endowment for the same purpose. “It is important as you go through life to give forward,” said Jeannie. “I know there have been many times when people went out of their way to help me get a great edu-cation at Purdue.”

The Chaneys Make a

$1 Million Gift


Pacesetter Endowment for Pharmacy

The Chaneys 2 The Purdue Pharmacist

“It is important as you go through life to give forward. I know there have been many times when people went out of their way to help me

get a great education at Purdue.” — Jeannie Chaney

The dual focus of the Pacesetter Endowment helps the College achieve the important goals of both providing financial support to students and creating a facility that allows Purdue’s pharmacy program to fulfill its potential, said Craig Svensson, Dean of the College of Pharmacy. “The top priorities of Purdue’s pharmacy program are to maintain our world-class academic and research sta-tus, which is greatly influenced by the facilities in which learning and research take place, and support of our students,” he said. “Purdue has the distinction of having the lowest self-reported student debt among Big Ten pharmacy programs, and we intend to keep that distinction. The Pacesetter Endowment allows us to continue in our commitment to these priorities. It also captures the remarkable impact the Chaneys have had on Purdue’s pharmacy program through their consistent generosity and tremendous support of students.” The Chaneys are recipients of the President’s Council Pinnacle Award, the highest recognition for philanthropic contributions to Purdue. Scholarships established by the Chaneys include the JeanAnne D. & James B. Chaney Scholarship in Pharmacy, the JeanAnne Darr and James B. Chaney Education and Development Fund, the Jim and JeanAnne Chaney Pharmacy Student Support Endowment, and the James Russell Maier Memorial Scholarship. In addition, they created a self-sustaining “pay-it-forward” scholarship program for pharmacy stu-dents in Kenya in which the students repay the scholar-ship after graduation in order to fund future scholarships. Additional contributions to the College include the Chaney Faculty Scholar Award, the highest research award given to faculty in the College, gifts to enhance technology for the distance-learning classes and renovate the Pharmacy Practice Laboratory, and a conference room. The Chaneys also were matching gift donors for the 2013 Senior Class Gift Challenge, which was used to install on the first floor of the Heine Pharmacy Building a graphic timeline outlining major events that have shaped the College. Jeannie also has served as Chair of the President’s Council, a member of the steering committee of Pharmacy Women for Purdue, and as a member of the Pharmacy Alumni Board. Jim Chaney is President of the Cleveland Syrup Co., which provides sweeteners to food manufacturing companies. He earned his bachelor’s degree in economics from Denison University.

Faculty Awards

Student Scholarships Building RenovationsPacesetter Endowment

for PharmacyPreceptor Awards

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To read more about another recent contribution made by the Chaneys, please see page 22,

The Newly Renovated Purdue University Pharmacy.

A Message from the Dean It has been said that predictions are difficult to make, especially when they involve the future. How then can we reasonably plan? Only if we include flexibility in the plan. That flexibility is exemplified by the Pacesetter Endowment established by Jeannie and Jim Chaney and is why this gift is so important for the future of the College. We have a long term plan to construct a new facility and/or undertake a major renovation for the existing facility to meet the needs of the College. Yet, many elements must come together at the right time to make this a reality. As a consequence, we cannot at present determine when we can move forward with such plans. A dual purpose endowment allows donors to contribute now to the support of a future capital project for the College, while helping students as we await the ability to move ahead with those plans. By making a contribution to a capital project now, the Chaneys allow us to better assess the feasibility of raising the necessary funds for such a project. As we wait, the interest on their gift provides scholarships to assist our students in the present. Our hope, and that of the Chaneys, is that others will follow their lead. The endowment is aptly named the Pacesetter Endowment with the express desire that it will spur others to make similar gifts. Donors can make a contribution to this existing endowment or create a new dual purpose endowment named in honor of donors or family members. If you are interested, please contact our Director for Advancement, John Dinkens ([email protected]). Jeannie and Jim have been tremendous supporters of our College and have made a real impact on the lives of our students and faculty. Their contributions, enumerated in the article in which this note is embedded, have and are making a difference. We invite you to join them in helping to secure the future of the College and its students!

— Craig Svensson, Dean

Dean Craig Svensson presented Jim and Jeannie Chaney

with a gold plate during the Donor Recognition Brunch

on November 2, 2013

Distinguished AlumniSpring 2014 College of Pharmacy

(L to R) Nancy Lilly, Steven Nail, Eric Kolodziej, and William Malloy

“The Distinguished Alumni Celebration will be a lifetime memory. It was humbling to be honored with my family, friends, and 1981 classmates who attended the event.”

James W. Bedford (BS 1981)DirectorWest Monroe Partners, LLC

“There is a palpable bond among Purdue Pharmacy alumni. I feel it among the Purdue alumni at my institution. I feel it when I see another American tourist with a Purdue cap or T-shirt when I travel. And most importantly, I felt it again when I visited Purdue to receive my Pharmacy Distinguished Alumni Award. It is a distinct feeling of connection to lifelong friends.”

Carlton K. Erickson (MS 1963, PhD 1965)Pfizer Centennial Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies, and Director of the Addiction Science Research and Education Center in the College of PharmacyThe University of Texas at Austin

“The Distinguished Alumni Award is definitely the highlight of my professional career as a pharmaceutical scientist and pharmacist. To receive this honor from the College of Pharmacy and Purdue University for whom I have strong affection and pride makes the award even more special.”

Alan L. Fites (BS 1964, MS 1968, PhD 1970)Consultant, Research and DevelopmentBioConvergence, LLC

“My Purdue Pharmacy education opened a world of opportunities for me and instilled in me a true appreciation and love for academic pharmacy. Without the education and mentor-ship I received during my time at Purdue, I would not be where I am today.”

Timothy S. Tracy (PhD 1988)Dean, College of PharmacyUniversity of Kentucky

2014 Pharmacy Distinguished Alumni recipients (L to R) Jim Bedford, Carl Erickson, Al Fites, and Tim Tracy

The College of Pharmacy presented the Distinguished Pharmacy Alumnus Awards on April 4, 2014, during a luncheon ceremony in the Spurgeon Room at Mackey Arena. These prestigious awards, initiated in 1984, are conferred annually upon selected alumni in recognition of their outstanding achievement in professional and scientific endeavors. Complete biographies of each recipient and additional photos of the event are available at www.pharmacy.purdue.edu/advancement/honors/distinguished/.


John Zehner (BS 1991) is Executive Vice President and COO of Zevacor Molecular located in Indianapolis. Like so many others, John first became interested in nuclear pharmacy because of Professor Stan Shaw. John started his career in the field in Cincinnati, Ohio, as a student intern with Medi Physics (currently GE Healthcare), and had the fortunate opportunity to get a job with Medi Physics in Washington, DC, upon graduation. After two years, John started an independent nuclear pharmacy in Sterling, Virginia, near Dulles Airport as a 1/3 owner with his manager from Medi Physics. “We grew this business into a successful three pharmacy chain by 1998 with locations in Baltimore, MD and Winchester, VA,” he says. In 1998, they decided to buy a 16 MeV cyclotron to manufac-ture their own isotopes and radiopharmaceuticals for Positron Emission Tomography (PET). “We were focused on oncology, which was a change from the cardiac focus we had with traditional nuclear medicine.” “We were the first independent nuclear pharmacy in the U.S. to have a PET cyclotron,” he says. The cyclotron cost a few million dollars, and John was the person in charge of getting it installed. “It required six-foot thick concrete walls and ceilings. We did not have much help and struggled to get it done. It was a huge learning curve, but we finally figured it out and our company, Eastern Isotopes, Inc. accepted our first 16 MeV cyclotron the day my first daughter was born.” John was named by his partners as President of Eastern Isotopes once they started the 16 MeV manufacturing. John explains that they had great success with PET and decided to expand. He moved to the Chicago metro area to install the next cyclotron in Romeoville, Illinois. “We sold Eastern Isotopes to IBA, a Belgium company who manufac-tured cyclotrons. We then added several more cyclotrons and a couple imaging devices to our company after IBA purchased us.” With IBA, John had responsibilities in Europe and made several trips throughout Europe to assist IBA in growing its network. Eastern Isotopes and IBA became a world leader in PET and one of the largest producers of PET isotopes. He worked with IBA until 2003, then left to start an automation company for nuclear medicine that he later sold to Positron in 2008. That is when John decided to start up his current company, Zevacor Molecular, with a focus once again on 16 MeV cyclotrons.

While a student at Purdue, John spent multiple hours at the Co-Rec and participating in several leagues, especially flag football and basketball. “I still play flag football and pick-up basketball with my college roommate 25 years later, and I have season tickets to the Purdue games.” In 2011, he was invited to speak with students at the Dean’s Pharmacy Executive Forum. John and his wife, Lori, have been married 20 years and have three daughters: Kayla (15), Paige (12), and Maci (8). He enjoys attending St. Simon Catholic Church with his family, golfing, and boating.

What are your responsibilities in your current position? I have oversight of Zevacor Molecular and am responsible for the strategy of the company. I serve as the quality assurance manager for the FDA regulatory needs since we produce FDA approved drugs. Zevacor operates nuclear pharmacies in Missouri and PET cyclotrons in Illinois, with plans to open additional PET cyclotrons in Missouri, as well as other places around the country. I am also responsible for the radiation safety and am the corporate Radiation Safety Officer. Additionally, I oversee approximately $75 million in capital spending provided by our parent organization, Illinois Health and Science (IHS). My primary objective is to bring money back to IHS so this money can be used to continue the healthcare mission of Decatur Memorial Hospital, a not-for-profit hospital. Ultimately, the profits from Zevacor will help people who do not have the resources to get the care they need.

What do you find most interesting about your position? We are installing a 70 MeV cyclotron inside a 71,000 square foot facility in Indiana—the largest cyclotron focused on the full time production of nuclear medicine drugs such as Rubidium 82. This will be the largest, most powerful non-gov-ernment owned and operated cyclotron in the world and will be able to make a wide variety of radioactive isotopes that are not widely available today. It can also be used in various research on materials that can help with our national security.

NUCLEAR PHARMACY ALUM John Zehner

The Road to Success Started Here


Chris and Theresa Dimos met while pharmacy students at Purdue University. As he tells it, Theresa chased Chris from the halls of the Heine Pharmacy Building to the sidelines of his intramural football games. “I finally realized that anyone who would sit in the cold to watch old football players try to hang onto their dreams was pretty special,” he recalls. After they both received their BS in Pharmacy degrees in 1988, Chris began his career as a staff pharmacist with Syncor Radiopharmaceuticals and Hooks Drugs while Theresa worked at the St. Francis hospital pharmacy in Indianapolis. A year later, Chris joined the Osco Drug chain. The couple married in 1990, and Theresa continued to follow Chris through thirteen moves. After the third state, however, she hung up her hospital pharmacy role for her most rewarding and challenging career yet: Captain of the Dimos Family. The team consists of Chris, the star franchise

quarterback, and sons Drew, a sopho-more in college, and Trace, a junior in high school finishing out the team. Chris held a number of leadership positions prior to becoming President of Supervalu Pharmacies and Non-Foods Merchandising. In September 2013, he joined the corporate strategy and busi-ness development team at McKesson Corporation as Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Business Development. “It is rewarding to be a part of a team that is enhancing the future of healthcare,” comments Chris. Chris attended the Indiana University School of Business and completed the Northwestern University Kellogg Executive Program at the J. L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management, as well as the Cornell University Food Industry Management Program. With a passion for representing pharmacy

and making a difference in the industry, he has served on numerous boards and councils including the NACDS, NACDS Foundation Board, and Mirixa Corporation. He is also a member of the Food Marketing Institute Pharmacy Affairs Council, Surescripts Strategic Advisory Council, the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy National Board of Advisors, and the Dean’s Advisory Council at Purdue University’s College of Pharmacy. In 2007, Chris was named a Pharmacy Distinguished Alumnus by the College, and in 2012 was invited to speak about personal leadership at the Dean’s Pharmacy Executive Forum. Although the Dimos Team never has an off-sea-son, Theresa and Chris have made it a priority to return to campus often and stay active with Purdue.

Photography by Art Carrillo/Carrillo Photo


SIXTY SECONDSWith a Graduate Student

Kourtney presenting at the Yeast Genetics and Molecular Biology Meeting, July 2012, Princeton, NJ

“Being in PULSe and the College of Pharmacy has been a unique experience. The combination of my interdisciplinary program with the highly collaborative environment within MCMP has allowed me to broaden my research horizons and work with scientists from a multitude of backgrounds. I feel this has greatly helped prepare me for my future as I have learned communication, collaboration, and education all in one place.”

Kourtney M. FultzBS Biological Sciences (Departmental and University Honors), 2011, Wayne State University

Doctoral Student, Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology/Purdue University Interdisciplinary Life Science Program (PULSe)

Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2016

Hometown: Waterford, MI

Major Professor: Dr. Tony Hazbun

Research Interests: My research is focused on developing Hsp90 inhibitors as therapeutic anti-cancer agents.

Briefly describe your involvement with Dr. Hazbun’s laboratory: As a third year graduate student in Dr. Hazbun’s lab, my project is focused on development of small molecule Hsp90 inhibitors as anti-cancer agents. I joined the lab in 2011 and have had the opportunity to mentor both undergraduate and graduate rota-tion students, as well as collaborate with mul-tiple other labs on campus. It’s all very exciting.

Briefly describe your experience as a graduate teaching assistant: My experience as a GTA in MCMP courses has been amazing. I’ve been lucky to TA two brand new courses within the department and experience a little bit of what curriculum development and course planning is like. I’ve also had the opportunity to give guest lectures and gain a lot of experience with teaching undergraduate (BSPS) students. It’s been very hands-on and I’ve learned a lot!

Post-graduation plans: I see myself pursuing a post-doctoral teaching fellowship. I want to continue my training in both research and education so that eventually I can achieve my long-term goal of accepting a tenure-track faculty position at a mid-size university.


What motivates you both to give back to Purdue? We have always believed strongly that we have an obligation to be an active part of our community. Giving of our time, talents, and resources is part of our core beliefs. Our time at Purdue was both challenging and very rewarding. Since graduation, we have been able to stay connected to the College through the Dean’s Advisory Council (starting with Dean Rutledge and now through Dean Svensson), providing input on various topics like the design of the ambulatory pharmacy, curriculum, or strategic vision for the profession. The education, experiences, and relationships provided a solid foundation for us to build our life upon. Our parents were and are great mentors and very influential in our lives. In addition to our parents, we were able to develop personal and professional relationships that also provided great value while at Purdue. We met our “best” friend there—each other—as well as lifelong friends [Jeff Howe, MD (BS 1988) and Artie Carrillo (BA 1987, School of Liberal Arts)] who are part of our extended family. We have been truly blessed to have such wonderful professors from various colleges in our lives over the past 30+ years.

Why did you choose to establish a Charitable Lead Trust, particularly at this stage in your lives? We chose to give back to Purdue because at this time in healthcare, the pace of change is moving rapidly. Particularly, the role of the pharmacist is changing more dramatically than we have ever seen. The timing of our gift is meant to assist Purdue in advancing the profession and educating future pharmacists in their evolving roles in this time of rapid change.

To learn more about Charitable Lead Trusts, please visit www.purdue.edu/giving/planned_giving/lead_trust.html.


Louise Johnson (BS 1973)Global Head of R&D Quality Assurance, Takeda Pharmaceuticals“Industry –The Patient is Waiting”

Winnie Landis (BS 1981)Pharmacy Manager, CVS/Caremark Corporation“Leadership: Ensuring a Viable Practice for Tomorrow”

Katie Malloy (PharmD 2008)Clinical Pharmacist, Neonatal Intensive Care, Riley Hospital for Children IU Health“Leading Quietly in a Noisy World”

R’kes Starling (BS 2002)Vice President of Operations, CORAM“Value-based Leadership During Turbulent Times”

Brad Wasson (BS 1985)Vice President, Healthcare Solutions Group Walgreen Company“The Patient’s Journey”

Kyle Allen (BS 1981)Chief Practice Officer, IU Health Arnett“Practical Advice for Getting Things Done in a Large Health System”

Denise Dickson (PharmD 1979) Retired, Senior Director, Eli Lilly & Company“The World is Your Oyster”

Eileen Dolan (PhD 1983)Professor of Medicine, University of Chicago“Implementation of Pharmacogenomics: The Role of the Pharmacist”

Susan Graf (BS 1995)Vice President of Corporate Development, NPS Pharmaceuticals“Careers for Pharmacists in the Pharma/Biotech Industry”

Stephanie Hammonds (PharmD 2004)Health Insurance Specialist, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services“Pushing Envelopes, Not Pills”

Kyle Hultgren (PharmD 2006)Director, College of Pharmacy’s Center for Medication Safety Advancement, Purdue University“Your Life Story: Make it Worth Reading”

The Spring 2014 Dean’s Pharmacy Executive Forum hosted several outstanding alumni and friends of Purdue Pharmacy. The Forum, designed to introduce students to emerging trends and career opportunities in pharmacy and the pharmaceutical sciences through exposure to leaders in professional and corporate environments, provides an opportunity for the exchange of ideas and promotes greater understanding of leadership in the profession of pharmacy. Students benefit from the varied experiences of the guest lecturers, and the lecturers enjoy the lively exchange of questions and answers by well-informed students. The College of Pharmacy is pleased to recognize the following guest lecturers who spoke during the past academic semester.

Dean’s Pharmacy Executive Forum

Asian American (167)

Hispanic American (14)

Total Applications 638Purdue/WL 173

Indiana/Regional Campuses 71 Ball State 2 Depauw 3 IPFW 4 IU/Bloomington 8 IU-Kokomo 1 IU-SE 1 IUPU /Columbus 1 IUPUI 14 IU-SB 3 Ivy Tech-Bloomington 1 Ivy Tech-Indianapolis 1 Manchester 1 PU/Calumet 8 PU/NC 6 Triton 1 U. of Indianapolis 3 U. Southern Indiana 2 U. St. Francis 1 Valparaiso 1 Vincennes 1 Wabash 1 U. IL-Urbana/Champaign 7

Out-of-State Colleges 394

Gender

Residency

Ethnicity

Females (386)

Males (252)

Out-of-State (349)

International (115)

Indiana Resident (174)

African American (24)American Indian/ Alaska Native (1)

Caucasian American (279)

International (115)

Total Admitted 150Purdue/WL 105

Indiana/Regional Campuses 32

Ball State 2

IPFW 2

IU/Bloomington 5

IU-Columbus 1

IU-Kokomo 1

IU-SE 1

IUPUI 8

Ivy Tech-Indianapolis 1

PU/Calumet 4

PU/NC 3

U. of Indianapolis 2

Vincennes 1

IUPUI 8

Out-of-State Colleges 13

Average Age 22 (Range 19 - 46)

Cum. GPA Average 3.53 (Range 2.91 - 4.00)

Gender

Residency

Ethnicity

Females (90)

Males (60)

Indiana Resident (106)

Out-of-State (29)

International (15)

Unreported (4)

International (15)

Caucasian American (98)

African American (4)Hispanic American (2)

Fall 2014 Admission Statistics

Unknown (35)

2014 Applications

2014 Admissions

Asian American (25)


Dean Craig Svensson presents the Eaton award to Hamid Abbaspour

Lyman D. Eaton II (BS 1974) and Joyce A. Eaton established the Eaton Entrepreneur of the Year Award for an alumnus/a of the College whohas excelled in entrepreneurial activities during his/her career. The recipient delivers a lecture relating to entrepreneurial activity to the Dean’s Pharmacy Executive Forum. The 2014 Eaton Entrepreneur of the Year Award was presented to Hamid Abbaspour. In 1988, Hamid established Dr. Aziz Pharmacy, located in Indianapolis, named in memory of his brother, Aziz Abbaspour, PhD. Dr. Aziz Pharmacy has been a leader in providing advanced pharmacy services in the community setting. The focus of the pharmacy has been to take care of the terminally and chronically ill patient. During the early 1990s, the pharmacy expanded to include home infusion services, as well as home health/nursing services, and was accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Since 2012, Dr. Aziz Pharmacy has evolved from a pharmacy to a full service medical practice and health and wellness company. The staff—consisting of four pharmacists, a physician, nurse practitioner, and medical assistants—offers a multidisciplinary approach to healthcare. In October of 1997, Hamid was selected as one of the top 50 pharmacists influencing pharmaceutical care by American Druggist Journal. He is a member of the Purdue University President’s Council and a life member of the Purdue Alumni Association.

Eaton Entrepreneur of the Year Award Hamid Abbaspour (BS 1985) Owner, Dr. Aziz Pharmacy “Think Outside the Box”

Multicultural (3)

Multicultural (2)


“The Purdue Kenya Program Celebration provided the perfect opportunity for fun and fellowship! Not only was I able to reconnect with the students from my group, but I was able to talk with previous program partici-pants. It was also an awesome surprise to see Dr. Sonak Pastakia and Beatrice Jakait there! Since returning from Kenya not two months prior to the celebration, I experienced some reverse culture shock. I was still struggling with this, and it was comforting to share with others our similar experiences. They knew what it was like in the wards, living in the IU House, and walking into town. It was also fun to talk about how the program and the city have changed, not only over the past 10 years but in just the past few months. I was able to make such strong connections with individuals in such a short amount of time, so the benefit I received from having attending this celebration was much greater than I expected.”

Stephanie Kasten4TH YEAR PROFESSIONAL PHARMD STUDENT2013 PKP Participant and Focus Group Participant

“My experience in Kenya has clarified my priorities and shown me what lengths I am willing to go to support my patients. This is not an experience easily comparable to any that I would experience in America. It has taught me many invaluable lessons on responsibility, resourcefulness, and compassion that will surely resonate in my future career as a pharmacist. It seems like my whole life has been teaching me lessons in anticipation of my experience in Kenya. I felt such a sense of purpose and humility every second I was there. I became so committed to my patients that it was truly painful when it came time for me to leave. I would encourage anyone to participate in a medical exchange program of some sort, not only because we have so much to offer through our education at Purdue, but because we have so much to learn from this invaluable partnership with the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital.”

Kristen Abbott4TH YEAR PROFESSIONAL PHARMD STUDENT2014 PKP Participant

In 2003, The Purdue University College of Pharmacy joined the Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare (AMPATH) consor-tium in Eldoret, Kenya, and estab-lished the Purdue Kenya Program (PKP). PKP’s mission is to build sustainable access to high quality care for the more than 3.5 million people in the AMPATH catchment area while fostering development of globally engaged students. Over the past decade, PKP has grown under the leadership of two Purdue faculty who reside full-time in Kenya, as well as two faculty who coordinate the program from within the U.S. More than 200 pharmacy students have had the opportunity to travel abroad and participate in this outstanding program. PKP has also established the first global health pharmacy residency based in this setting in which American and Kenyan pharmacists participate. In November 2013, the College of Pharmacy celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the Purdue Kenya Program. Alumni, faculty, and stu-dents participated in programming events, as well as a reception and dinner. Guests had the opportunity to reminisce about their collective experiences. They also spent time networking and attending focus groups to discuss where the program is headed over the next 10 years. The celebration allowed everyone to renew friendships and strengthen their commitment to the future of the Purdue Kenya Program.

Purdue Kenya Program Celebrates

Guests enjoy the dinner celebration (L to R) January-February 2014 Pharmacy Kenya Program participants Kim Bell, Ethan Neilssen, Kristen Abbott, Dante Golston, Leigh Moffet, and Audrey Harbeson


“In 2008, I spent six weeks implementing a pharmacy dispensing system in several outpatient clinics as well as rounding at Moi Teaching and Referral in the Adult and Pediatric wards. I learned so much about providing care in a resource-constrained setting and how to troubleshoot drug availability issues. At the reunion, I was very humbled and inspired by the work that is done for patient care and the innovation that is being accomplished with both expansion of chronic diseases state management and implementation of technology to best serve patients.” Lisa (Caudell) Fletcher (PHARMD 2008)IU Health Methodist Clinical Pharmacist2007 PKP Participant

“The Purdue Kenya Program gave me the chance to grow, both as a pharmacist and young professional. This unique experience empowers its students to practice pharmacy as patient advocates in a comprehensive, innovative, compassionate way. It also provides the opportunity to build rela-tionships and serve those around you by becoming part of the community. The skills learned and traits developed enrich students to be successful in whatever their futures bring.”

Chelsea Pekny (PHARMD 2013)PGY2 Global Health Pharmacy Resident - Eldoret, Kenya2012 PKP Participant

“I came to the Purdue Kenya Program alumni event as a participant from the Kenya side. I was impressed with the enthusiasm exhibited by everybody at the event. I realize there aren’t many schools that take the bold step Purdue has taken to invest in this program.”

Beatrice JakaitBS, PHARMDAMPATH Pharmacy Manager

Celebrates Years10(L to R) Purdue Kenya Program leaders Steve Abel, Beatrice Jakait, Sonak Pastakia, Ellen Schellhase, and Monica Miller enjoy the celebration

Current Purdue Pharmacy students walking home from work in Kenya

Program UpdateOur Purdue Kenya Program Pharmacy Team (Drs. Rakhi Karwa, Monica Miller Sonak Pastakia, and Ellen Schellhase) have been selected as a regional winner and finalist for the C. Peter Magrath Engagement Award by the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU). The final judging for the award will take place at the National Engagement Scholarship Conference in October 2014 in Edmonton, Alberta. They will be competing with finalists from three other regions.

Our Purdue Kenya Program Pharmacy Team at the 2014 Strategic Retreat in Naiberi, Kenya

Chelsea Pekny (pictured second from left)

Commencement Celebrations


“Tell me and I forget…Teach me and I remember…Involve me and I learn.”- Benjamin Franklin

The College of Pharmacy celebrated the remarkable accomplishments achieved by our Class of 2014 during the month of May. It is with great pride that we send our graduates out into the world to make a positive impact in their future endeavors. Best wishes and congratulations!

The Graduation Committee takes a group selfie with Dean Craig Svensson at the Graduation Banquet

Senior Class Gift Officers pose during the Class Gift Luncheon

Mark Bunton (far L) and Diana Poledna (far R), representatives from our sponsor CVS/Caremark, pose with our students at the Senior Class Gift Luncheon

Tara Driscoll enjoys the Graduation Banquet with her family

The Senior Class Gift Luncheon was held on May 2, 2014, in the Spurgeon Club in Mackey Arena. Congratulatory remarks were made by Mark Bunton (BS 1995), District 3406 Pharmacy Supervisor for CVS/Caremark, as well as Brandi Nichols Farrer, Director of Student Programs for the Purdue Alumni Association. The Class of 2014 chose scholarships as their focus for raising funds, and so far over $2,132 has been secured. Most importantly, the class boasts a 53% participation rate for giving, the highest yet for any pharmacy class gift. Mary Baker (BS 1979) graciously matched the funds. A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded annually, with hopes to endow the fund in the future. Special thanks is extended to the students who served on the 2014 Class Gift Committee: Co-Chairs Justin Butler, Tara Driscoll, and Linda Huang; Committee Members Alyson Clough, Noah Franz, Audrey Harbeson, Holly Kampenga, Leigh Moffett, Pooja Patel, Hannah Smith, and Lacie Woodall. The Graduation Banquet held on May 2, 2014, in the Purdue Memorial Union Ballrooms. This year’s guests were entertained by student emcees Nate Cecil, Alex Matushek, William Nelson, and Tommy Tran. The College is grateful to the Graduation Banquet Committee members for hosting such an outstanding event: Michael Bocek, Joe Bodkin, Nate Cecil, Tara Driscoll, Sarah Harding, Andrea Hostetter, Holly Kampenga, Michael Knabel, Jacob Mattox, Alex Matushek, Nick McBride, William Nelson, Chalonda Richardson, Rushabh Shah, Amanda Sturges, Tommy Tran, and Heather Weidenbenner. On May 3, 2014, the College hosted the BSPS Dinner in the Anniversary Drawing Room of the Purdue Memorial Union. Guests at the event were welcomed by graduate Rushabh Shah, and all graduates had the opportunity to introduce their family and friends and share their future plans. Dr. Eric Barker, Associate Dean for Research, addressed the graduates, and academic awards were presented by Senior Associate Dean Holly Mason. The Pharmacy Graduation Reception was held on May 11, 2014. Over 500 attendees gathered outside the Heine Pharmacy Building to snack on appetizers while spending time posing for pictures and visiting with faculty, staff, friends, and family members.


Graduating students pose at the BSPS Dinner

Ebenezer Ojo and Dante Golston enjoy the Graduation Banquet

Senior Associate Dean Holly Mason presents Katelyn Headings with the 2014 Pharmaceutical Science Academic Achievement Award at the BSPS Dinner

The College appreciates the generosity of our Corporate Sponsors, CVS/Caremark and Kroger

Company, for supporting these celebratory events.Mark Elsner and Stephanie Jaward take a swing at the Purdue drum during the Graduation Banquet


Spring 2014 GraduatesBS in Pharmaceutical Sciences Colin Abbott Aaron Amick Andrew Andis Alexander Chen Eunbi Cho Jennifer Chough Ian Dilley Zachary Golden Xin Gu Musie Haile Collin Hanson Katelyn Headings Pedro Jofre Blaire Kinslow Emily Klatt JiAe Lee Supakorn Lorhpipat Xinshuo Ma Steven Maniago Taylor March Deann Reynolds Noelle Schickling Yang Shen Douglas Shepherd Stefanie Tassaro Jason Taylor Arthur Williams Nathan Wilson Kelsey Witbrodt Rui Wu Kia Xiong PharmD Kristen Abbott Anthony Anastasia Matthew Arvin Jennifer Balbach Tyler Barnes Katanna Baumgartner

Kimberly Bell Shennae Blackwood Michael Bocek Joe Bodkin Jaleesa Bragg Shane Branscum Karen Burgos Jennifer (Fellmy) Burton Justin Butler Nathan Cain Maureen Campion Nathanial Cecil Kyung Choi Nathan Class Alyson Clough Eric Coons Rachael (Faulkner) Cox Adam Craig Baely Crockett Claire Dalder Maame Owusua Dankwa Erica Depue Lara Dilanjian Huy Do Tara Driscoll Kevin East Shannon Eaves Annalise Eckberg Jason Eckstein Iynas Elfadil* Christopher Farmer Joseph Fox Noah Franz Michelle (Woodard) Freeman Jordan Fullove Ciara Glaser Dante Golston Kimberly Gomez Cheri Grant Jordon Greene Chelsea Gustafson

Brittany Haller Noura Hamoui Audrey Harbeson Sarah Harding Allison (Hart) Held Heather Hemmeger Zachary Henney Omar Hernandez* Felicia Hoehn Priscilla Hong Anastasia Hoover Andrea Hostetter Linda Huang Shuting Huang* Beatrice Jakait Sarah Johnson Holly Kampenga Stephanie Kasten Ashley Kempfert Haesoo Kim* Jeongmin Kim Yu Jin Kim Megan Kline Sarah Klink Michael Knabel Christopher Knefelkamp Paul Knott James Kocher Katrina Korn Bethany Krupski Emily Lamb Lauren Leimgruber Paul Lim Erin Little Danielle Locke Jeffrey Luke Andrew Mallory Kendra Malone

Philip Martin Thomas Mast Jacob Mattox Alexander Matushek Nicholas McBride Katherine McCallin Colleen McGrath Katherine McLean Leigh Moffett Adham Mohamed Klimentina Muvceski Victoria Nazarov Maryam Nazir Tahmida Nazreen Brittainey Neese William Nelson Kytara Neustadter Jenny Newlon Annhein Nguyen Ethan Nilssen David Norris Tolulope Obajuluwa Guinevere (Summerton) Ogburn Ebenezer Ojo Joonyoung Park* Dharaben Patel Pooja Patel* Puja Patel Resha Patel Erin Paynich Lisa Piepenburg Erika Podzielinski Latosha Preston Tyler Reese Rico Renninger Chalonda Richardson Anna Rickard

Ashley Rogala Brenton Ruder Daniel Rushton Rebecca Schoen Lauren Schuler Scott Schutte Rushabh Shah* Sarah Shields Sarah Sienko Amanda Skibowski Hannah Smith Jennifer Smith Rachel Stapert Amanda Sturges Chenyun Tan Depoura Tawdrous Tiffany Taylor Brian Tran Tommy Tran* Erica Treadway Lauren Turner Sarah Verkamp Emilee Waldron Alicia Waters Heather Weidenbenner Megan (Higgins) Werner Michael West Jessalynn White Daniel Wilson Lacie Woodall Jian Xiao Yoonsung Yang* Ellen Yin Xiaoyi Zhang Jessica Zink *PharmD/BSPS Dual Degree


Congratulations, Class of 2014!


The College of Pharmacy, along with the Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology and Mrs. Virginia Tyler, was pleased to present the Varro E. Tyler Distinguished Lectureship on November 8, 2013. The lectureship featured Dr. Philip Portoghese, Distinguished Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. He presented on “Targeting Putative MOR-mGluR5 Heteromer in the Design of Highly Effective Analgesics for Treatment of Pain Arising from Tissue or Nerve Damage.” A recurring theme of his research is the utilization of novel concepts for design of biologically active compounds. In studies dating back to 1965, he proposed that multiple opioid receptors mediate analgesia produced by commonly employed analgesics. Over a decade later, this research led others to the discovery of three opioid receptors that have been targets for development of new analgesics. In 1982, his group reported evidence for opioid receptor pairs (dimers). Nearly two dozen opioid receptor dimers have been reported by others since 1999. Because the signaling pathways of opioid receptor dimers differ from one another, he and his colleagues have recently been able to design opioid analgesics to target specific dimers that are effective against pain without the adverse effects of morphine and related analgesics. Using the approach of targeting dimeric receptors, his group has developed highly potent analgesics for treatment of inflammatory and neuropathic pain. Dr. Portoghese is well-recognized for developing most of the pharmacologic tools employed by opioid researchers. These tools have been responsible for advances in the field spanning more than 40 years. He is author or co-author of nearly 400 scientific publications. His broadest impact on the field of medicinal chemistry has been as Editor-in-Chief (1972-2011) of the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry (impact factor, 5.6), the most highly cited periodical in the field. He is the recipient of ten research awards from national and international scientific societies, two honorary doctorate degrees, and is a member of the Medicinal Chemistry Hall of Fame.

2013 Varro E. Tyler Distinguished LectureshipDr. Philip Portoghese Distinguished Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Following his lecture, Dr. Portoghese is presented a plaque by Dean Craig Svensson

Pharmacy Days With over 500 students attending, Pharmacy Days is a great opportunity for employers to establish a company presence with the Purdue University College of Pharmacy and our students. The Career Fair is targeted to Pre-Pharmacy, BSPS, and PharmD students, allowing them access to employment information for internships, residencies/fellowships, full-time positions, and co-op opportunities. The Career Fair is followed by two days of interviewing hosted by the Center for Career Opportunities for summer, internship, and full-time opportunities. This event is proudly sponsored and hosted by Purdue Pharmacy Ambassadors who strive to include employers from all areas of the profession, ensuring something for everyone. For program details, registration information, and highlights from last year’s event, please visit www.pharmacy.purdue.edu/pharmacydays.


n Employer Roundtable Discussions December 2, 2014 9:00-11:00 AM PMU North Ballroom

n Career Fair/Residency & Fellowship Forum December 2, 2014 12:30-4:30 PM PMU North/South Ballroom n Summer & Professional Interviews December 3-4, 2014 8:30 AM-5:00 PM CCO Suites – Young Hall

All interviewing arrangements are coordinated and scheduled by the Center for Career Opportunities.

Preceptor PerceptionsOn May 2, 2014, the College of Pharmacy recognized three outstanding preceptors at the Graduation Banquet. Ed Battjes received the Robert K. Chalmers Award for Distinguished Service to Experiential Programs, Cindi Koh-Knox received the Chaney Family Preceptor of the Year Award, and Janine Talbert received the Patty Elsner Memorial Volunteer Preceptor Award. Please help us congratulate these fine individuals for their dedication to serving our students and the betterment of the pharmacy profession.

Ed Battjes (PharmD 2010) is the recipient of the Robert K. Chalmers Award for Distinguished Service to Experiential Programs which recognizes those who demonstrate continued support of experiential learning at Purdue. The award is in memory of Dr. Chalmers (1937-2000), Professor of Pharmacy Practice, whose vision, passion, and dedication greatly enhanced experiential education. Ed is Associate Director of the Pharmacy Residency Programs at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center (SJRMC) in Mishawaka, Indiana. At SJRMC, he serves as Associate Director of the Ambulatory Care PGY-1 and PGY-2 Residency Programs, precepts the Family Practice Medical Residents for the Medical Residency Program, serves as the Diabetes Educator for Graduate Medical Education, and precepts Purdue pharmacy students who take the Diabetes Education Elective that he offers. He also serves as Regional Faculty Coordinator for North Central Indiana for Purdue University’s College of Pharmacy, coordinating APPE and IPPE clinical ro-tations, as well as supporting and cultivating diverse practice sites in the South Bend/Southwest Michigan/Warsaw region. Ed has been involved with both Experiential Learning and precepting students for three years and says for him, it’s all about the people. “We are in a profession that is based on service to the people in our communities, but so often I feel students miss this important point because they have been so focused on learning drug mechanisms, ADEs, and half-lives. While these are certainly important, being able to relate to the patient is a part of ambulatory care that no lab or class can adequately teach. I enjoy helping students realize the impact they can make now and when they are in their own practice.” “I am not sure if I will ever be able to fully appreciate the impact Dr. Chalmers had, not only on Purdue Pharmacy, but Pharmacy Practice Experiences for all colleges of pharmacy across the nation,” comments Ed. “Dr. Chalmers transformed the way students experience practical application of their

knowledge—bridging the gap between didactic lectures and licensed practice. I enjoy precepting students and working with pharmacists and other medical professionals, not only within my organization, but within my community. There is an innumerable amount of pharmacists who share my same passion, so to be selected among such strong peers makes receiving the Chalmers Award a huge honor.”

Edward Battjes ROBERT K. CHALMERS

AWARD FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAMS


Cindi Koh-Knox CHANEY FAMILY

PRECEPTOR OFTHE YEAR AWARD

Cindi Koh-Knox (PharmD 1997) serves as Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the College of Pharmacy. She is also Faculty Liaison for Pharmacy Continuing Education and Professional Development and Director of the Nontraditional Doctor of Pharmacy Program at Purdue. She teaches elective courses on Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Beyond Ecstasy: Street Drugs, Interdisciplinary Case Discussions in Health Care, Dietary Supplements, and Professional Communications. She also lectures on sub-stance abuse, medical marijuana, abuse of prescription and over the counter medications in the Public Health courses in Pharmacy and Health Science. She regularly assists and fa-cilitates in many Professional Pharmacy Labs in the first three didactic years of the PharmD program. Cindi is coordinating a new course on Intercultural and Global Health Issues to be offered in Spring 2015. Cindi has been a preceptor for Purdue for 15 years and currently precepts students in community corrections and academia. She is the faculty preceptor at Riggs Community Health Center, St. Elizabeth Advanced Wound Healing Clinic, and Family Health Clinics of Carroll and White Counties. She explains that being a preceptor is a two-way process. “I hope to teach students different ways to approach patient care, and through discussions, I learn about their perspectives on health care,” she says. She promotes professionalism in all activities and looks forward to continuing working relationships with the graduates of the program. “One of my primary goals as

preceptor is to help develop compassionate, contributing, and confident team members in our health care system.” “I am not a faculty member or registered pharmacist for personal gain or professional recognition, so this award was a thrilling surprise,” comments Cindi when asked what it means to receive this award. “I have encountered a major change in my life this year and genuinely feel the support of my peers, colleagues, and students. It is true that the pharmacy profession is relatively small and I have always felt we (pharmacists) are a close ‘family.’ This award reinforces my efforts, and I appreciate the students’ faith and trust in what I strive to do on a daily basis. I have one of the best jobs in the world and I feel very blessed.”

It is the College of Pharmacy’s great honor to name Janine Talbert as the first recipient of the Patty Elsner Memorial Volunteer Preceptor Award. Janine received her BS in Pharmacy from Howard University’s College of Pharmacy in Washington, D.C. She is employed by DailyMed® by Walgreens Pharmacy as Lead MTM Pharmacist in Indianapolis. In that role, she performs Medication Therapy Management encounters with a select group of DailyMed by Walgreens’ patients, coordinates DailyMed’s pharmacy student rotation program, and assists in the operations department of the pharmacy as needed. This is Janine’s first year as a preceptor, and so far she has enjoyed witnessing the growth and development of the students throughout the rotation. “Most of the students already possess great counseling skills, but it was evident that they all left the rotation much more confident about these skills than when they first started,” she says. She also enjoys mentoring the students regarding which direction they would like to take in choosing their career paths. “It’s wonderful to know that as a preceptor you have the opportunity to play a small—but impor-tant—role in cultivating the next generation of pharmacists!” When asked what it means to receive this award, Janine comments, “I was thrilled, first of all, that my students thought so highly of me; that means so much! As previously mentioned, this is my first year as a preceptor, so this year was not only a learning experience for my students, but for me as well. Also, to receive an award named in memory of Patty Elsner, who I have learned was such a great preceptor and role-model, and to be reminded of her spirit by receiving this award, is truly humbling.”


Janine Talbert PATTY ELSNER

MEMORIAL VOLUNTEER PRECEPTOR AWARD

Supporting the Patty Elsner Memorial

Volunteer Preceptor AwardThe Patty Elsner Memorial Volunteer Preceptor Award is named in memory of Patricia Elsner

(PharmD 2001), who our commu-nity lost unexpectedly on May 30, 2013. Patty served as a preceptor for Purdue for 12 years and had just assumed the role of Director of the Purdue University Pharmacy

where she continued to serve as a preceptor. Prior to that, she was the Pharmacy Manager/Residency Program Director for Walgreens in West Lafayette. She was a member of the APhA, ASHP, IPA, and ACHA (American College Health Association), and served on the advisory board for Rx-SafeNet. Patty is survived by her husband, Mark, and their two children. This endowment award is made possible through the generosity of Mark Elsner to pay tribute to his late wife for her compassion and dedication to the pharmacy profession. Recipients of the award must: 1) possess a desire for life-long learning; 2) have a passion for teaching and mentoring all students; 3) have an unconditional empathy and compassion for others; 4) have a dedication to the profession of pharmacy; 5) have a loyalty to Purdue’s College of Pharmacy; and 6) be willing to serve as a volunteer preceptor for the University’s College of Pharmacy for a minimum of four years. If you would like to pay tribute to Patty by contributing to the endowment fund, please send your check made payable to Purdue Foundation to the College of Pharmacy with Patty Elsner Award written in the memo section. You may also make a gift at www.pharmacy.purdue.edu/advancement/development/giveonline.php. Please contact Angela Davis, Manager of Stewardship and Donor Relations, with questions at (765) 494-1370 or [email protected].

18th Annual B ileRx G O L F C L A S S I C

The College of Pharmacy held its 18th Annual BoileRx Golf Classic on June 6, 2014. All of the golfers played the Ackerman Course at the Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex. We appreciate all of our participants for joining us on a gorgeous day to spend time with friends and raise money for the Pharmacy Alumni Scholarship fund. The College also extends its gratitude to our corporate sponsors, CVS/Caremark Corporation and Kroger Company, for their continued support.

Thank you to the alumni, faculty, staff, and student volunteers whose time and energy make this event so successful! Sue Bousquet (BS 1958) Jim Branham (BS 1977) Kate Burke (BS 1974) Angela Davis Cindy Divan Gina Haile Jane Krause (BS 1981, MS 1994) Tricia Lohr (PharmD 2005) Bill Malloy (BS 1976) John Nine (BS 1963, HDR 1983) Jeff Rattray Pam Ringor (BS 1997) Mindy Schultz Cathy Skidmore

1st Place Team (L to R) Mike Sievers (BS 1979), Ray Calisto (BS 2001), Andy Ault, and Mike Ankenbruck (BS 1984)

2nd Place Team (L to R) Ed McCammack, Joe Stodola (BS 1960), Ernie Presser, and Carl Hudson (BS 1965)

3rd Place Team (L to R) Mitch Love, Andy Campbell, Alan Farkas (BS 1991, MS 1995), and Sean Lombardo

(L to R) Angie Glotzbach (PharmD 2005), Winnie Landis (BS 1981), and Leslie Davis (PharmD 2007) enjoy a beautiful day on the green

Mark Your Calendar!19th Annual BoileRx Golf Classic

Friday, June 5, 2015

For more information, please contact Dana Neary, Manager of Alumni Relations and Special Events,

at [email protected] or (765) 494-2632.


The College of Pharmacy hosted its annual Donor Recognition Brunch on November 2, 2013, at the Four Points by Sheraton in West Lafayette. Guests were welcomed by emcees Katie Harsh and Kate O’Connor, both 3rd year professional PharmD students and officers of Phi Lambda Sigma. Katie Elder, also a 3rd year professional PharmD student and President of Rho Chi, served as student speaker. Dean Craig Svensson and John Dinkens, Director of Advancement, presented brief updates about the College. The College was pleased to have Joanne Barrick (BS 1984) serve as our guest speaker.

Donor Recognition BrunchShe is an advisor for Global Process Validation for the Lilly Technology Center at Eli Lilly and Company. The generosity of our donors, both individuals and corporations, enhances the overall success of our programs and the future alumni at the College. We strive to provide the best we can for our students, faculty, and staff, and this would not be possible without the dedication and philanthropy of our donors. We appreciate all you do to support the College of Pharmacy!

Scholarship recipients and donors enjoy the program


Guest speaker Joanne Barrick (BS 1984)

(L to R) John Dinkens, Yiftusira Wondimu, Kim and Greg Wasson (both BS 1981), Sue Svensson, Dave (BS 1980) and Peggy Smiley, and Latosha Preston

(L to R) Kate O’Connor, Sandra Danford, Brenda Schroeder, Jeffrey Meade (BS 2010), Lauren Behrle, and Hesa Elantably

201318th Annual B ileRx G O L F C L A S S I C


News From Continuing Education and Professional Development

This goal has been accomplished through the following: •Continuingtoworkwiththealliancesthathavebeen established with national medical education companies (MECs) to address disease state practice gaps and associated needs in order to produce quality activities that are healthcare focused. •PartneringwiththeSchoolofNursing’sCEdepartment in promoting synergies between the two programs to increase efficiency/productivity through multidiscipline activity creation, development, and deployment with a lifelong learning approach. •Engagingfacultyascontentreviewerstobroadenthe scope of talent from the available pool of experts to assist in ensuring scientific rigor and fair balance of the activities accredited. • Identifyingnicheareas,drawingupontheexpertise of our Purdue faculty, to develop and provide CE opportunities with a regional, national, and international appeal.

As a result, exciting strides have been made with the College’s CE Program that are now being highlighted on the newly revised website with portal capabilities.

The CE website is now available to alumni and can be accessed via https:/ce.pharmacy.purdue.edu. Below is a list of various topics for which programming has been developed or is being pursued:

•ListingsofexistingCEactivitytopics—Spanishfor the Pharmacist, Tobacco Cessation.

•Contentareasthatarecurrentlyunderdevelopment— Preceptor Development, Diabetes, Nutrition.

•Futurecontentareasthatarebeingdiscussedfor inclusion are Oncology and Psychiatry.

•LinkstoMECswithaccesstotheCEactivities available on their sites.

Promoting the enrichment of an interprofessional and collaborative approach to continuing education and professional development has been the tenet of the College of Pharmacy’s Continuing Education (CE) Program, with the ultimate goal of improving healthcare systems, practitioner performance, and patient outcomes.

Medication SafetyThe CE website also includes links to our flagship offerings in Medication Safety and Nuclear Pharmacy.

In partnership with the College’s Center for Medication Safety Advancement (CMSA), a separate website has been created to address the various aspects of medication safety. This website, https://medsafety.pharmacy.purdue.edu, will be available in late summer 2014 and will include:

•MedicationSafetyEssentialswebinarseries1.0(7one-hour modules) and 2.0 (8 one-hour modules), which provide a comprehensive introduction to medication safety concepts and tools that aid in teaching safe practices to those associated with the medication use process—learning to create a culture of safety focusing on systems-redesign, as well as outcomes for meeting patient needs. This program is to be expanded to a Certificate Program in 2015 with the addition of a practice-based portion.

•AdditionalCEofferings,DocumentCentral,BestPractice Standards, toolkits, and news/updates/recommended readings.

Nuclear PharmacyIn collaboration with the College’s Director of Nuclear Pharmacy Programs, Dr. Kara Weatherman, another website has been developed, http://nuclear.pharmacy.purdue.edu, and launched mid-summer 2014. This site provides:

•AccesstotheNuclearPharmacyCertificateProgramand Technician Program.

•Over40hoursofCEaddressingvariousareasofnuclear pharmacy.

• “OneStopShop”fornuclearpharmacyneedsinclusiveof information about Isotopes, Nonradioactive Adjuncts, Low Energy Radiopharmaceuticals, PET Radiopharmaceuticals, PET Manufacturing, and Regulatory Updates.

•Awaytostayapprisedthroughnewsandupdatesalong with recommended readings.

For more information, please contact Marlene Heeg, Managing Director, Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development, at (765) 494-1474 or [email protected].


The Purdue Pharmacist has been published continuously since 1924. It has chronicled the history

of what was originally named the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences to the events

of today’s College of Pharmacy.

Over the years, the writers and editors of the magazine have moved from that of students and

faculty to professional staff. The early issues, with a photograph of the school building on the cover,

provide a historical image of how the campus has changed. Major innovations developed by the

faculty were often reported alongside student and alumni achievements and other campus activities

pertaining to the school, which continues today. The magazine offers a visual timeline of the long

history of the College from the initial use of text and pen and ink drawings to full color photographs.

I have had the privilege of serving as the writer and editor of The Purdue Pharmacist since 2003.

Some of you might recall that I worked in the Pharmacy Advancement Office on campus prior to this

position, but had to hang up my hat as Manager of Development Operations when my husband took

a job out of state. So, he and I, along with our infant daughter, moved to Williamsport, Pennsylvania,

the home of the Little League World Series! It was then that I switched hats and began working on

the magazine part time from my new home. Little did I know that 10+ years later I’d still be working

on the magazine and loving every minute of it. Working with such wonderful students, faculty, staff,

and alumni is truly a joy. I’ve had the opportunity to work with many of you on numerous articles over

the years, and I thank you for sharing your stories (and your time) with me.

What do you remember about the magazine from past years? How has it changed since you’ve

been reading it? What types of articles do you enjoy reading most? Is there anything that isn’t included

now that you’d like to see return? Did you ever work on the magazine during your time as a student?

I want to hear from you! Please email me your stories and I just might include a few in a future edition

of the magazine.

Hail Purdue!

Amy K. Chandler

Writer/Editor, Pharmacy Alumni Publications

[email protected]

Celebrates 90 Years!



prescriptions, filing drawers for prescription records, and signage. “The remodel of the pharmacy has been welcomed by pharmacy patrons, students, and staff,” says Nicole Noel, Director of the Purdue University Pharmacy. “Our customers like the new open and modern look of the dispensing area, while our students are able to have the experience of working closely with the patients. The first year pharmacy students are learning to handle the myriad of questions posed by the patients, to which any retail pharmacist can relate.” The renovation of the Purdue University Pharmacy was made possible by a generous donation from JeanAnne (BS 1961) and James Chaney.

The Newly Renovated Purdue University Pharmacy

The first apothecary was established on campus in 1929 and dispensed 15,000 prescriptions per year to the students. The current retail pharmacy, located within the Heine Pharmacy Building, fills approximately 35,000 prescriptions per fiscal year. The College of Pharmacy is pleased to present the newly renovated Purdue University Pharmacy. Last updated in the 1980s, the most recent renovation to the pharmacy began in December of 2013 and was completed on January 24, 2014. The renovation includes the following new items: intake/dispensing windows/counseling stations, counters, a private patient counseling area, carpet, waiting area, display cabinets for over-the-counter items, cabinetry to store completed and bagged


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The 11th Annual Garnet E. Peck Symposium was held on March 6-7, 2014, at the Holiday Inn City Centre in downtown Lafayette. Guests who arrived on March 6 attended a tour of the new Department of Industrial and Physical Pharmacy Ground Floor Laboratories on campus, followed by an evening reception at the hotel. Chaired by Professor Tonglei Li, this year’s symposium focused on Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Regulatory Issues. Eight renowned speakers—from the FDA, industry, and academia—presented talks on topics including quality design, risk assessment, impact by excipients,

11th Annual Garnet E. Peck Symposiumand tablet and capsule development. Dr. Garnet Peck attended the special luncheon with three of his children and enjoyed hearing some of his alumni and colleagues recount stories and memories to honor him. The speakers’ biosketches and abstracts are available at www.ipph.purdue.edu/peck/. The symposium also gave graduate students and others an opportunity to present 22 posters. The full day finished with a roundtable discussion on “The Future of the Pharmaceutical Industry and Its Impact on Graduate Education,” moderated by Dr. Eric Barker, Purdue

College of Pharmacy Associate Dean for Research. Over 100 people were in attendance. The symposium honors Dr. Peck, Professor Emeritus of the Department of Industrial and Physical Pharmacy, and is sponsored by the Department of Industrial and Physical Pharmacy, the College of Pharmacy at Purdue University, the Anderson Lecture Fund, and the Dr. Garnet E. Peck Graduate Scholarship Fund. The symposium’s goal is to stimulate interest in the focus areas and to identify opportunities for new research.

Morning speakers (back row L to R) Christine Moore, Larry Augsburger, William Randolph (BS 1982, PhD 1988); (front row seated L to R) Garnet Peck and Nicholas Cappuccino

A reunion of former Peck alumni and colleagues: (back row L to R) Jerry Mincy (BS 1973, MS 1982), Nancy Davis (BS 1980), Tracey Rogers (PhD 1997), Kang-Wen Lin (PhD 1993), Gerard Thone (PhD 1980); (front row seated L to R) Steve Nail (PhD 1975), Garnet Peck, and Karen Nagel Edwards (PhD 2000)

Afternoon speakers (back row L to R) Mansoor Khan and Paul Luner; (front row seated L to R) Allen Templeton, Garnet Peck, and Calvin Sun

The 12th Annual Garnet E. Peck Symposium will be held on February 25-27, 2015. For more information, please contact DeEtte Starr, Communications Coordinator,

Industrial and Physical Pharmacy, at (765) 494-1484 or [email protected].

News from the Center for Medication Safety Advancement


Greetings! The first half of 2014 has truly been an exciting time for the Center for Medication Safety Advancement (CMSA), and it has been my sincere privilege to be a part of it. Without question, the most significant success this year, as it has been for many years, continues to be our staff. We have continued our trajectory of growth and have hired new staff to address the ever-growing demand for our time. These individuals and their contributions continue to fuel our innovative spirit and desire to make medication use common practice. One key enhancement to CMSA has been the evolution of new scholarship and discovery of safe medication use practices. We have continued to expand our partnerships with University faculty and have funded graduate students to help us further our understanding of the medication use process. Additionally,

we continue to pursue meaningful innovation as a result of this discovery. We strive to take proven research from the lab to the bedside where it can start saving lives that would otherwise be lost to serious adverse events. All of our scholarship serves the singular purpose of fueling these life-saving innovations. Later this year, we will be launching our updated CMSA web portal where you will be able to access all things related to safe medication use. We will have continuing education, regular updates on leading publications in medication safety, and a certificate program for medication safety. It is our aim to make this a hub for activity related to our field of expertise for all professionals looking to enhance their exposure to safe medication use practices. CMSA also continues to advance our work in the field of using simulation to train students and professionals. Our research in this area has led us to the creation of a unique tablet-based training platform that delivers an accurate picture of practitioner performance against a dashboard of currently accepted measures generally regarded as markers of safe practice. This methodology affords us the ability to offer a safe environment for professionals to practice medication dispensing and administration practices without fear of harming patients. Overall, it is an incredibly exciting time at CMSA and we invite you to visit our website (www.pharmacy.purdue.edu/cmsa/) or reach out with your comments, questions, or stories about medication safety. We hope that our work continues to inspire others to innovate and create the next generation of safe medication use practices.

Kyle Hultgren, PharmD Managing Director, CMSA (317) 275-6088 [email protected]


Faculty & Staff News

In Purdue Today (January 21, 2014), Dr. Mark Cushman, Distinguished Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, was profiled about his research and how two of the drugs he’s been working on—byprod-ucts of research that began in 1977—are currently in clinical trials at the National Cancer Institute.

To read the complete article, please visit www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/purdueprofiles/2014/Q1/purdue-profiles-mark-cushman.html.

Dr. Robert Geahlen, Distinguished Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, was elected

as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The distinction recognizes notable work to advance

science or its applications, and fellows are elected by peer members. Dr. Geahlen was selected for his distinguished contributions to the field of receptor signaling, particularly for the discovery of Syk and understanding its central role in B cell signaling.

The College of Pharmacy expresses its sincere apprecia-tion for the leadership of Dr. Steve Abel as Associate Dean for

Clinical Programs over the past several years. Dr. Abel relinquished his position in January 2014 to assume the appoint-ment of Associate Vice President for Engagement at Purdue University.

You can read more about this appointment in “Abel to lead Purdue’s engagement office,” Purdue Today (1/10/14), at www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2014/Q1/abel-to-lead-purdues-engagement-office.html.

Sixty-eight Purdue professors were in-ducted into the Book of Great Teachers on December 2, 2013, which honors outstanding teach-ing faculty who have demonstrated sustained excel-lence in the class-room. Of those, two are faculty of the College of Pharmacy. Please help us con-

gratulate Dr. Eric Barker, Associate Dean for Research and Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, and Dr. Kevin Sowinski, Associate Head for Faculty Affairs of the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Professor of Pharmacy Practice, on their accomplishments. Additionally, a suggestion made by Dr. Barker was the inspiration behind a new application, called Convoy, which aggregates PowerPoint slides, class handouts, videos, images, online material, and note-taking functionality into a single, easy-to-use interface.

You can read more about this latest technology in “Purdue-developed Convoy app houses various course materials in single, easy-to-use interface,” Information Technology (March 14, 2014), at www.itap.purdue.edu/newsroom/news/140314_studio_convoy.html.

Dr. Jasmine Gonzalvo, Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, is the recipient of the 2014 Award for

Excellence in Distance Learning from Purdue’s Extended Campus. The award recognizes faculty and instruc-tional staff who demonstrate excellence in their distance or online projects. Gonzalvo created a resource library for Introduction to Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience - Pharmacy 867.

Dr. Tony Hazbun, Associate Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, has been selected as a

Discovery Park Fellow. This fellowship, which provides support for his project entitled “Gain of function screening in yeast to identify small molecule probes and genetic modifiers,” runs from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015.

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Sowinski

Photograph by Steven Yang, Purdue University

John Hertig, Associate Director of CMSA, presents Jessica Ho with the ISHP Resident of the Year Award

Dr. Jessica Ho, a PGY2 Psychiatric Pharmacy Resident in the Department of Pharmacy Practice, is the recipient of the 2014 Indiana Society of Health System Pharmacists (ISHP) Resident of the Year Award. The award was pre-sented on April 16, 2014, at the Indiana Pharmacists Alliance spring meeting in Indianapolis.


On May 1, 2014, the College of Pharmacy appointed Dr. Tonglei Li as Associate Dean for Graduate Programs.

Dr. Li joined the College in 2012 and is currently Professor and Allen Chao Chair in Industrial and Physical Pharmacy. He has been engaged in graduate education throughout his academic career and received the Robert Blouin Excellence in Graduate Education Award from the University of Kentucky in 2007. His research has been funded by the National Science Foundation, the Department of Defense, and the National Institutes of Health. He was recently elected as a Fellow in the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists.

Dr. Laurie Parker, Assistant Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, is developing a method to detect if cancer-inhibiting drugs are entirely blocking the activity of enzymes, called kinases, in tumor cells. Several kinases are linked to cancer develop-ment. If a drug therapy only partially blocks kinase activity, the cells that survive could become a stronger tumor and develop a resistance to the drug.

You can read the full article, “Purdue innovation could detect real-time effectiveness of cancer therapies,” in Purdue Today (February 18, 2014), at www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2014/Q1/purdue-innovation-could-detect-real-time-effectiveness-of-cancer-therapies.html.

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Dr. Sonak Pastakia, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, is the recipient of the 2014 Phi Delta Chi Prescott Award. The

Albert B. Prescott Pharmacy Leadership Award, first presented in 1987, is given annually to a young pharmacist no more than 10 years into his or her career. The award is coordinated by the Phi Delta Chi Pharmacy Leadership & Education Institute. Recipients of this award demon-strate exemplary leadership qualities as a young pharmacist indicative of someone likely to emerge as a major leader in phar-macy over the course of his or her career. The College of Pharmacy is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Brian Shepler as Assistant Dean for Experiential Education in January 2014. Dr. Shepler is Clinical Associate Professor

in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and has served for several years as Director of Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences. He will continue in his

role as Director in addition to the Assistant Dean duties which will provide oversight of the experiential elements of the Doctor of Pharmacy program.

Dr. Lynne Taylor, Professor of Industrial and Physical Pharmacy, is the recipient of the 2014 Craver Award from the Coblentz Society.

The award was created to recognize the ef-forts of young professional spectroscopists who have made significant contributions in applied analytical vibrational spectroscopy. This award is presented to Dr. Taylor in recognition of her pioneering work in pharmaceutical molecular studies using Raman spectroscopy in both industrial and academic settings.

The College of Pharmacy is pleased to announce the following faculty promotions that were approved by the Board of Trustees on April 4, 2014. Please help us congratulate them on this fine achievement.

Dr. Greg HockermanProfessor, Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology

Dr. Monica MillerClinical Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice

Dr. Ellen SchellhaseClinical Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice

Dr. Kellie (Jones) WeddleClinical Professor, Pharmacy Practice

Dr. Richard Borch, Lilly Distinguished Professor and Head of the Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, is the recipient of the 2014 Dr. Aziz Teacher of the Year Award. This award is presented by the College of Pharmacy in recogni-tion of the outstanding contributions by the recipient to the students. The award was established by Hamid Abbaspour (BS 1985) in memory of his brother Dr. Aziz Abbaspour. Dr. Borch was presented the award during the Pharmacy Graduation Banquet on May 2, 2014.

Dr. Richard Borch is presented the 2014 Dr. Aziz Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award by Dean Craig Svensson


If you’ve seen The Amazing Spider-Man, you may have caught (or missed) a cameo made by Organic Chemistry, the textbook written by Dr. Marc Loudon, Gustav E.

Cwalina Distinguished Professor of Medicinal Chemistry. In the film, the textbook can be seen lying on the floor of Peter Parker’s messy bedroom in one of the scenes.

Dr. Loudon learned that his publisher is friends with the set designer and had been asked to provide some science books to use as props. No money, however, was exchanged for the product placement of his book. “I’m still waiting for an uptick in sales, but I’m not holding my breath,” he jokes. “I’ve asked my publisher to set up appearances with Oprah and Colbert, but he hasn’t pulled that off yet.” On a side note, the book is being used at approximately 90 schools. “One reason is that we priced the book at less than half of the competition,” says Loudon. “We were able to do this because I did all the art, and because my publisher has built a company with very low overhead. There has been a lot of negative publicity, much of it de-served, about high textbook prices. The lower price allowed the book to be consid-ered at a number of schools. It’s not the best-selling book, but I am very pleased with the quality of the schools that have adopted it, such as Cal. Tech, Yale, Harvard, Duke, and of course Purdue.” The book is in the sixth year of its fifth edition, and a

sixth edition is in prepa-ration. There will also be an electronic version. “Actively teaching ‘orgo’ has provided a lot of valuable input for the text as I see the things that give students trouble and think of ways to help.”

Organic ChemistryMakes it to the Silver Screen

It is with deep sadness that the College of Pharmacy shares the passing of Dr. Richard Gibbs, Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, on February 10, 2014, after a valiant fight against cancer.

Dr. Gibbs grew up in Riverside, California. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University in 1983 with a BS in Natural Sciences and a MS and PhD from the University of California Riverside in 1988. He was a National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow at Pennsylvania State University from 1988 to 1991 before becoming an assistant professor of medicinal chemistry in the College of Pharmacy at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. He joined the faculty at Purdue University in 2001. His research focused on Medicinal and Bioorganic Chemistry, Synthesis, and Mechanistic Evaluation of

Anticancer Drugs. He was a Purdue University Faculty Scholar and a program leader for the Purdue Cancer Center. He contributed to over 90 publications and more than 100 professional presentations throughout his career. He was also a member of the American Chemical Society and served as Chairman and then Academic Councilor of the Medicinal Chemistry Division of the ACS.

Remembering Dr. Richard A. Gibbs (1961-2014)

“One of my recent privileges as Depart-ment Head is that I have been the recipi-ent of the outpouring of grief, love, and respect from the national medicinal chemistry community. We who know Rich understand well the common themes that came from places around the country: “terrific and accomplished scientist”; “a person of great influence in the scientific community”; “fantastic collaborator and colleague”; and “amazing smile”. Imagine, a group of scientists around the country commenting on one of their colleague’s smiles! But it is such a striking and characteristic feature of Rich that I think all of us notice. And most of all, over and over again, “this wonderful human being.” Of course, we would use exactly the same terms to describe the great contributions that he has made to our department, college, and university as a scholar, mentor, colleague, and friend.”

Richard BorchHead, Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology

“It was my pleasure to know Rich as he launched his academic career. He and I spent over a decade together cutting our teeth as young faculty members at Wayne State. Our offices and labs were next to one another, so we interacted on a daily basis. He was certainly a faculty member who cared deeply about his students. He had no airs about him and counted his students as colleagues and friends. He also had a way of listening to people that evidenced his empathy for others. All of us are glad that Rich’s life touched ours. Though I wish our journey together lasted longer, I am glad to be able to have had Rich as my colleague and friend. While we will miss him deeply, our lives are better for having known him.”

Craig SvenssonDean of the College of Pharmacy

Dr. Gibbs with his graduate students at Purdue in 2002

Remembering Dr. Craig W. Davis (1955-2014)

The College of Pharmacy shares its condolences on the passing of Dr. Craig Davis. Dr. Davis graduated from West Lafayette High

School in 1973. He earned both his BS in Microbiology (1977) and PhD in Industrial and Physical Pharmacy (1981) from Purdue University. Throughout his career he joined Burroughs-Wellcome Company, Bausch & Lomb, and MDS Pharma Services. In 2003, he returned to West Lafayette as Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of The Chao Center for Industrial Pharmacy and Contract Manufacturing in the Purdue Research Park. He also served as an ad-junct faculty member in the Department of Industrial and Physical Pharmacy. “Dr. Davis brought a wealth of experience in the pharmaceutical industry to Purdue and played a critical role in launching The Chao Center. His efforts have sustained access to a life-saving medication for patients with resistant tuberculosis,” com-ments Dean Craig Svensson. Dr. Davis is survived by his wife, Dr. Nancy Davis, and their two children, Katherine and Eric.

Remembering Dr. George K. W. Yim (1930-2013)

The College of Pharmacy regrets to communicate the passing of Dr. George Yim, Professor Emeritus of Pharmacology and

former Department Head. Dr. Yim was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and attended the University of Iowa where he earned his PhD. He enjoyed teaching and helping students during his 40 year career at Purdue, retiring in 1994. He is survived by his wife, Ramona, and their five children and nine grandchildren. He loved his family, basketball, fishing, bodysurfing, gardening, skiing, and the Boilermakers.


Besides his love of chemistry, Dr. Gibbs had many interests. He was passionate about trains and train watching and would often slow down in order to be caught at a railroad crossing just so he could watch a train go by. He was an avid sports fan and particularly enjoyed baseball, hockey, and football. He attending Purdue football games and was a life-long Los Angeles Dodgers fan. He took every op-portunity to be outdoors, particularly to hike and garden. He and his loving wife of 24 years, Barbara, liked to travel, and they took every opportunity to visit new places or return to favorite venues throughout the U.S. and in Europe and Taiwan.

Memorial ServiceA memorial service and reception for Dr. Gibbs was held on February 18, 2014, in the East and West Faculty Lounges of the Purdue Memorial Union. “For the past nearly 13 years, I have called Rich Gibbs my colleague, scientific collaborator, and most importantly my friend,” commented Dr. Eric Barker, Associate Dean and Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacy, who led the heartfelt eulogy. For those who were unable to attend, the service was recorded and can be viewed at www.pharmacy.purdue.edu/memorial/. You may also view Dr. Gibbs’ obituary online, courtesy of the Journal and Courier, at www.legacy.com/obituaries/jconline/obituary.aspx?n=richard-a-gibbs&pid=169689198&fhid=17363.

The Richard A. Gibbs Endowment for Graduate EducationAn endowment to support graduate education has been established to honor Dr. Gibbs. For those wishing to contribute, please make your check payable to Purdue Foundation or visit www.pharmacy.purdue.edu/advancement/development/giveonline.php and add “Richard A. Gibbs Endowment for Graduate Education” on the memo line of your check or online in the drop down box for other instructions. Please contact Angela Davis, Manager of Stewardship and Donor Relations, with questions at (765) 494-1370 or [email protected].

“I first met Rich in 2002 when I joined the department. Over the next 12 years, he and I worked very well together, we were great friends, and he was an amazing mentor. I remember with one of my earliest papers, I was really struggling with one reviewer’s comments. I mentioned it to Rich in passing—during a holiday lunch of all places—and he wasn’t familiar with the paper, but he suggested a response that just nailed it. It made perfect sense, and I’m always grateful for that moment when I think back to that paper. I like to believe that the good deeds that we do, and the kind examples that we show, have an immeasurable im-pact that extends beyond our lifetimes, through a ripple effect. And if this is indeed true, then I can imagine an oceanful of ripples of positive energy emanating from Rich because of how he touched us all.”

Chris RochétAssociate Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology

“In this life, we meet a lot of people in all kinds of places—some we remember—others not so much. Then there are those people who walk across our heart and leave their permanent stamp on it without even knowing it. They leave an impression that forever carries on from day to day for the rest of our lives, which is what I can say about Dr. Gibbs. He may have taught science, but he also taught all of us lessons inlife. His patience, kindness, understanding, and compassion were lessons he taught daily in the way he led his own life.”

Rhonda BlueSecretary, Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology

Pharmacy Alumni News

Greetings from Old Purdue!

I hope you all have had a wonderful summe

r with your family and

friends! This issue of The Purdue Pharmaci

st is filled with exciting

information about the College and its facu

lty, alumni, and students.

Please enjoy reading about the events and

activities that took place

this spring, and mark your calendars for o

ur upcoming events and

programs.

During the fall of 2014, the College will

host on campus our annual

Homecoming activities, our Donor Brunch, a

nd the Class of 1964

Reunion. We will also be hosting several a

lumni receptions off

campus. We will be traveling to California

for the AAPS meetings

in San Diego and the ASHP mid-year meeting

s in Anaheim. We will

also be hosting an alumni reception at the

Indianapolis Zoo on

August 28th.

Remember to join us on Facebook (Purdue Ph

armacy Alumni) and

LinkedIN (Purdue Pharmacy Alumni Group).

Pride, Passion, Pharmacy, Purdue!

Dana Neary

Manager of Alumni

Relations & Special Events

A L U M N I , S TA F F & S T U D E N T A C T I V I T I E S


DATE EVENT

August 28 Purdue Pharmacy Alumni Reception at the Indianapolis Zoo

September 7 Pharmacy White Coat Ceremony

September 26 Student & Alumni Chili Supper

September 27 Pharmacy Homecoming Tailgate

September 28 Class of 1964 Reunion Breakfast

October 30 Jenkins-Knevel Graduate Research Symposium

November 2 or 3 Alumni and Friends Reception at the AAPS meetings in San Diego, CA

November 7 Varro E. Tyler Lecture

November 8 Pharmacy Donor Brunch

December 7 or 8 Alumni and Friends Reception at the ASHP mid-year meetings in Anaheim, CA

For more information regarding these events, please visit www.pharmacy.purdue.edu/events.php or contact

Dana Neary, Manager of Alumni Relations and Special Events, at [email protected] or (765) 494-2632.

2014 Pharmacy Events Calendar

A L U M N I , S TA F F & S T U D E N T A C T I V I T I E S


Pharmacy Women for Purdue UniversityOn April 10-11, 2014, the College of Pharmacy hosted its Pharmacy Women for Purdue (PWFP) annual meeting. We welcomed several guest speakers to campus to share their insight on this year’s theme, “Focus on Women’s Health.”

Dr. Veronica Vernon (PharmD 2011), Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Women’s Health & STICC, and Dr. Jessica Triboletti (PharmD 2010), Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Primary Care, both from the RL Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis, presented on “Women’s Health: An Update on Osteoporosis.” Dr. Philip Krause, MD, Cardiology, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology at Indiana University Health Arnett in Lafayette, presented on “Women’s Health: Heart Health Across the Ages.” Participants were able to earn free Continuing Education credits from these presentations.

Jane Krause (BS 1981, MS 1994) was presented the 2014 Pharmacy Women’s Leadership Award by Dean Craig Svensson during the PWFP annual meeting

Brittany Oliver Receives McSoley ScholarshipThe Board of Directors of the Pharmacy Education Foundation (PEF) has selected Brittany Oliver (BS 2012, College of Science), a 3rd year professional PharmD student this fall, as the 2014 Joseph E. McSoley Scholarship recipient from Purdue University. She was presented the award at the Spring Meeting of the Indiana Pharmacists Alliance (IPA) on April 16, 2014.

Pharmacy Students Participate in Local Health Fair Many students from the College of Pharmacy and Rho Chi participated in the Ayuda y Aprende (Help and Learn) Health and Resource Fair, a community health event aimed at assisting Spanish speaking resi-dents, on April 22, 2014. Rho Chi participated in the event for the first time last year, with the goal of pharmacy students gaining experience as health care professionals in the community while realizing that English is not the native language for many patients. The free health fair was held at the Lafayette Adult Resource Academy (LARA) and offered information and screenings on various topics such as heart health, blood pressure, nutrition and diabetes, early detection of cancer, pregnancy and prenatal care, and dental care.

You may read more about the health fair in Purdue News (April 3, 2014) at www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2014/Q2/students-organize-health,-resource-fair-for-spanish-speaking-community.html.

PWFP participants

Pharmacy students play a vital role in the health fair

1970-1979On November 19, 2013, Sue Cammarata, MD (BS 1979) was appointed as Chief Medical Officer of Melinta Therapeutics. In this role, she will be responsible for managing the global development and registration strategy for Melinta’s product candidates, including delafloxacin, which is currently being investigated in Phase 3 for the treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI).

1980-1989Curtis Passafume, Jr. (BS 1980) shares that he is the 2014 recipient of the Timothy Moore Management Award. Curt is employed as Chief Pharmacy Officer-System Vice President for Pharmacy Services with Ohio Health.

1990-1999Christopher Creamer (BS 1996, Health Sciences; BS 1999) and his

wife, Anna, are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Nicolas “Nico” Vincent.

C L A S S N O T E S

Tracy Perry (PharmD 1998) and Lora Alvey-Perry wel-comed their third child, Meredith Mary Jean, into the world. Big siblings Nathaniel and Regan are happy to have a new sister.

Steve Schaller (BS 1991) participated in the “Day of Healing” on the Purdue campus on January 31, 2014, in the wake of the shooting death of Purdue student Andrew Boldt. Steve is a K-9 handler for the K-9 Crisis Team which specializes in working with college students after tragedies. To learn more, please visit www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2014/Q1/purdue-to-hold-day-of-healing-friday.html/ and http://wlfi.com/2014/01/28/day-of-healing-for-purdue-university/.

2000-PresentDaniel Cleveland (PharmD 2003) and his wife, Sarah, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Anna, who was born on July 24, 2013. Anna joins her sisters, Olivia (6) and Caroline (4).

Brian and Teresa (Schuman) Cochran (both PharmD 2003) are pleased to announce the birth of their sec-ond child, Daphne Joy, on March 21, 2013. She joins big brother Luke (5).


Dr. Marilyn Speedie is the recipient of the 2014 Remington Honor Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA). The Remington Honor Medal, named for eminent community pharmacist, manufacturer, and educator Joseph P. Remington (1847-1918), was established in 1918 to recognize distinguished service on behalf of American pharmacy during the preceding year, culminating in the past year, or during a long period of outstanding activity or fruitful achievement. Dr. Speedie was selected in recognition of the professional achievements, innovations, and advancements she has contributed to the pharmacy profession. She was officially recog-nized during the APhA Annual Meeting and Exposition in Orlando, Florida, in March 2014. Dr. Speedie received her BS in Pharmacy and PhD in Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy from Purdue University. She is Dean of the College of Pharmacy at the University of Minnesota, where she has served since 1996. Prior to this appointment, she served for 21 years on the School of Pharmacy faculty at the University of Maryland.You can read more Dr. Speedie and her accomplishments at www.pharmacist.com/marilyn-k-speedie-receives-remington-honor-medal-highest-honor-pharmacy.

Marilyn Speedie (BS 1970, PhD 1973) Receives Remington Honor Medal

Karl “Fritz” Disque (BS 2002) shares that in an effort to inspire communities to become educated on how to save lives, the Disque Foundation coordinated with St. John’s Ambulance to present fundamental information to train those in Malaysia on the most current guide-lines surrounding CPR practice and other advanced life support training. Fritz, Executive Director of the founda-tion, gave a presentation along with hands-on training and shared experi-ences with the medical school in atten-dance from the University of Science of Malaysia. For more information, please visit NHCPS.com.

Alice Hemenway (PharmD 2001) shares that she has a new job in her hometown as Clinical Assistant Professor with the UIC College of Pharmacy Regional Program in Rockford, IL.

Eric and Jenny (Bryant) Lis (both PharmD 2009) welcomed their son,

Gabriel Eric, into the world on January 9, 2014

Elisabeth Smith Photography

Steven Loborec (PharmD 2013) of Columbus has been appointed by Ohio Governor John Kasich to serve as a student member of The Ohio State University Board of Trustees for a term beginning May 27,

2014 and ending May 13, 2016. Steve serves as PGY1/PGY2/MS Health-System Pharmacy Administration Resident at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Department of Pharmacy. His research focuses on the impact of clinical credentialing and privileging of health-system pharmacists with an emphasis on cost and quality of medication management for hospitalized patients.

Kyle (BS 2007, Technology Education) and Danielle (Jones) Mullins (PharmD

2009) wel-comed their second child, Adele Marie, into the world on December

17, 2013. She weighed 6 lbs 14 oz and measured 20 ½”. Their son, Landry (2), is enjoying his new little sister.

Christopher Buckel and Whitney Redding (both PharmD 2010), were married in Vancouver, WA, on September 14, 2013. The couple enjoyed celebrating their marriage with other Purdue alumni.

Doug (MS 2003, Agricultural and Biological Engineering) and Valerie

(Richardville) Rusch (PharmD 2008) are pleased to announce the birth of her son, Luke Austin, on March 13, 2014. He weighed 7 lbs 2 oz and measured 20”.

Luke was welcomed home by his proud big brother, Jeremiah (2).

Candice Thorpe (PharmD 2010) and Tion Thomas (MS 2009, Computer Science) were married on June 8, 2013, at the Chateau Briand in Carle Place, Long Island, NY. LaSonya Ford (PharmD 2010) was the maid of honor. Candice is employed by Multnomah

County Health Department as an Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist and Tion is a Graphics Validation Software Engineer with Intel Corporation. After a

honeymoon in the Bahamas, the couple now resides in Portland, OR.

Joe (PharmD 2010) and Emily (Kuhr) (BA 2009, Liberal Arts) Weil are pleased to

announce the birth of their first child, Graham Donald, born on February 17, 2014. Graham is the first grandchild of Cynthia (BS 1979) and Kevin Weil.


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Lance Kruger, now a 3rd year professional PharmD student, served as President of the Paint Crew for the 2013-14 Men’s Basketball season. Lance (shown in the yellow curly wig) will be completing a summer research internship at the Center for Medication Safety Advancement at Purdue University…without the wig, of course!


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